In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Hot Weather Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 27.0 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.3 degrees. 

When the greyhounds were retrieved for this event the kennel temperature was 19.6 degrees. 

Prima Mikado was slow to begin.

Star Faith and Zipping Ester collided soon after the start checking Star Faith and Fun Time Mikado. Fun Time Mikado and Star Faith collided at the 300m mark. Prima Mikado raced erratically at the 250m mark. Prima Mikado failed to pursue the lure at the 200m mark checking Niamh's Double. Fun Time Mikado crossed to the outside at the 100m mark checking Niamh's Mikado. Princess Pulse and Zipping Ester collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Prima Mikado, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Stewards spoke to Ms M. Barber, the respresentative of the greyhound Prima Mikado regarding the greyhounds racing manners at the 200m mark. Prima Mikado was vetted and re-vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an right front toe injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Prima Mikado with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Ms Barber pleaded guilty to the charge, Prima Mikado was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Ms J. Torr, the trainer of Pick Up Line regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Pick Up Line last raced on the 25th October 2018. Ms Torr stated that the greyhound is resuming racing from a spell. Ms Torr declared a new weight of 27.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Pick Up Line last raced at 26.1kg.

Taking Off was a late scratching at 6.11pm on Tuesday 5th February. (Stewards Non-Penalty)

A pre-race sample was taken from Tennyson Girl.

Raven Rich was slow to begin.

Tennyson Girl, Ko Rapid Jack and Blazin' Bulla collided soon after the start. Raven Rich checked off Ultimate Amadeus soon after the start. Ko Rapid Jack, Blazin' Bulla and Ultimate Amadeus collided approaching the 200m mark. Tennyson Girl and Pick Up Line collided approaching the 150m mark. Tennyson Girl checked off Pick Up Line at the 150m mark. Ultimate Amadeus crossed to the inside at the 50m mark. Blazin' Bulla and Raven Rich collided approaching the winning post.

Tennyson Girl was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left flexor tendon injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Racey Rose was slow to begin.

Refresh and Manitoba collided soon after the start. Racey Rose and Goodbye Goldie collided at the 300m mark. Wild Bandit checked off Manitoba at the 250m mark. Refresh and Goodbye Goldie collided at the 150m mark.

When the greyhounds were retrieved for this event the kennel temperature was 20.3 degrees. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Lucky Paws.

She's Perfect and Lucky Paws were slow to begin.

She's Perfect, Lucky Paws and Brave Innings collided soon after the start. Lanis Morris and Ninety Proof collided at the 50m mark causing She's Perfect and Lanis Morris to collide. Lanis Morris checked off Ninety Proof approaching the winning post.

Zipping Stan, Superior Sam and Breakout collided soon after the start. Zipping Stan and Superior Sam collided at the 300m mark. Zipping Stan checked off Superior Sam at the 200m mark. Breakout and Chloe Crumpet collided at the 200m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mepunga Giant.

High Tale and Zed Merrett collided soon after the start. Mayor Digby and Leica Cali King collided soon after the start. Mepunga Giant checked off Mayor Digby at the 250m mark. Zed Merrett checked off High Tale at the 150m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr R. Cunningham, the trainer of Master Faith regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Master Faith last raced on the 9th October 2018. Mr Cunningham stated that the greyhound is resuming racing from a left saddle muscle injury.

Speckie McKean and Mo Daniher were slow to begin.

Zipping Dash and Misty's Boy collided soon after the start. Aqualite, Zipping Dash and Misty's Boy collided soon after the start. Speckie McKean crossed to the outside at the 250m mark and collided with Zipping Dash. Aqualite clipped the heels of Lady Mikado at the 150m mark. Lady Mikado and Master Faith collided at the 150m mark. Aqualite and Lady Mikado collided at the 50m mark.

When the greyhounds were retrieved for this event the kennel temperature was 20.8 degrees. 

Fend Off was slow to begin.

Mepunga Bonnie and Superior Bont collided soon after the start. Fend Off and Ryder Sir collided approaching the 250m mark.

Maggie Mikado and Kylo Ren collided soon after the start. Maggie Mikado and Layback Cruiser collided at the 250m mark. Kylo Ren faltered approaching the 200m mark and tailed off. Maggie Mikado raced wide from the 100m mark to the winning post. 

Kylo Ren was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left back muscle and the left triangle muscle, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

No first split time was recorded for this event due to a malfunction with the split timing system.

Beats Maneuva was a late scratching at 4:00pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to pre-race myoglobinuria, after trainer Mr O. McGovern expressed concern for the greyhound after retrieving it from the kennels. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Amanda Lee was quick to begin.

Amanda Lee crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Atlas Shiralee and Broadway Polka.

Atlas Anonymous and Anndar Amoree were slow to begin.

Atlas Anonymous and Zero Five collided at the 200m mark and again at the 50m mark checking Zero Five.

No first split time was recorded for this event due to a malfunction with the split timing system.

When the greyhounds were retrieved for this event the kennel temperature was 21.1 degrees. 

Stewards spoke to Mr O. McGovern, the trainer of Marlow's Express regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Marlow's Express last raced on the 23rd October 2018. Mr McGovern stated that the greyhound is resuming racing from injuries to the left and right back muscles. Mr McGovern declared a new weight of 30.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Marlow's Express last raced at 28.7kg.

Claretown Boris and Devil One were slow to begin.

Merl's Michu, Ruby Gas, She's Got Dash, Claretown Boris and Devil One collided soon after the start checking Ruby Gas. Devil One crossed to the outside approaching the 200m mark colliding with Marlow's Express. Merl's Michu crossed to the outside at the 150m mark checking She's Got Dash and Claretown Boris. Marlow's Express lost ground from the 100m mark. Devil One and Fruit Frames collided approaching the winning post.

Devil One was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Stewards issued a warning to Mr P. Schofield, the trainer of Devil One, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

Marlow's Express was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist sprain, a 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

No first split time was recorded for this event due to a malfunction with the split timing system.

Meeting Comments:

Stewards opened and finalised an inquiry into the circumstances of the transport used to convey greyhounds to Healesville today. Stewards issued a charge to Mr Tait under GAR 86 (ag) for failing to comply with a policy adopted by the Controlling Body in that Mr Tait transported greyhounds, Blazin' Bulla and Claretown Boris, in a vehicle that was not air-conditioned, contrary to the GRV Transport Policy for Hot Weather affected meetings. Mr Tait pleaded not guilty, Stewards found Mr Tait guilty as charged and issued him with a $250 fine. In determining a penalty stewards considered Mr Tait's length of time in the industry and previous similar offences by others.

Stewards opened and finalised an inquiry into the circumstances of the transport used to convey greyhounds to Healesville today. Stewards issued a charge to Mr Schofield under GAR 86 (ag) for failing to comply with a policy adopted by the Controlling Body in that Mr Schofield transported greyhounds, High Tale and Zero Five, in a vehicle that was not air-conditioned, contrary to the GRV Transport Policy for Hot Weather affected meetings. Mr Schofield pleaded guilty, Stewards found Mr Schofield guilty as charged and issued him with a $250 fine. In determining a penalty stewards considered Mr Schofield's length of time in the industry and previous similar offences by others. 

The Stewards would like to remind all participants that the requirements of the Hot Weather and Transport Policies are non-negotiable and sanctions will apply for non-compliance issues.